Total Eclipse of the 80s - Electronic press kit
Band Biography
Formed in December of 2021, Total Eclipse of the 80s is a complete live musical show dedicated to the pop culture of the 1980s. Performing Pop, Rock, New Wave, R&B, and Hairband hits of the 80s, the band dresses in costumes reminiscent of the artists of the era, and uses props and set pieces, as well as lighting, video, and giveaways, to give your patrons the full experience of attending a live concert straight out of the biggest party era in history. Total Eclipse of the 80s has been performing in RI, Massachusetts, and Connecticut to crowds between 100 and 350 attendees per event, and have appeared everywhere from Night Clubs, to Town Events, to Class Reunions. The group also capitalizes on strong social media marketing, using paid advertisements aimed at specialized demographics, to ensure maximum exposure and attendance at events.
Artist Bios
Lisa Scittarelli - Lead Vocals / Guitar
Lisa has performed throughout New England for decades, both as a solo artist, as well as with popular local acts, Something Else, and MadHatter. One of the most diversified vocalists in the area, Lisa is able to switch styles from Hard Rock to Soul effortlessly. She has entertained crowds in venues from The Hard Rock Cafe, Bally's Twin River Casino, and night
Scotti Rawkstah - Bass / Guitar / Vocals
Scotti has been performing both with bands, and as a solo entertainer, across the country starting in the late 80s. He has performed in venues from Mecca in Chicago to Lupos in RI, and has had songs on 94 HJY, 95.5 WBRU, and 99.7 The Edge. He has performed with groups opening for national acts such as Candlebox, and Buffalo Tom. Scotti was the founder of Sh
Vance Simmons - Lead Guitar
Every good 80s band needs their very own shredder, and Vance has been dazzling crowds with his guitar acrobatics for years. Vance has performed with bands across the country, and currently plays with International Recording Artists Adamantis, as well as Thrash Metal giants MAIDENHEAD. Vance was also an original member of Shermer High 80s Tribute Band.
Dave Brochu - Keys, Synth, Bass, Vocals
Dave is TE80s very own music magician. In addition to being the groups keyboardist, he also doubles on bass when needed so the band can switch to 2 guitar songs for a harder rock style. Dave is also an amazing vocalist, able to tackle anything from Video Killed the Radio Star to the soaring falsettos in Take On Me. David is also the keyboardist for MadHatter.
Roger Oullette - Drums and Percussion
Roger holds down the beat for TE80s in style. A consummate entertainer himself, Roger uses his drum set not only as an instrument, but combines use of light up sticks and see through drums to bring the drums to life on stage, adding a whole new energy to the stage show.
John Rosario - Guitar and Vocals
John may be the new kid in TE-80s, but John is a veteran of the national scene having performed for years with both the Aerosmith Tribute, Draw the Line, and was a founding member of the award winning Cartune Heroes. John now brings his stellar guitar work to round out Total Eclipse of the 80s.
Artists covered
AC/DC - A-Ha - B52s - Beastie Boys - Billy Idol - Billy Squier - Blondie
Bobby Brown - Bon Jovi - Bonnie Tyler - Bruce Springsteen -
Bryan Adams - Cher - Cyndi Lauper - Def Leppard - Dexy's Midnight Runners - Dio - Duran Duran - Eddie Money - Flock of Seagulls - Foreigner - Frankie Goes To Hollywood - George Michael -
Guns N Roses - INXS - J. Geils Band -Janet Jackson - Joan Jett -
John Cougar Mellencamp - Journey - Katrina and the Waves -
Kenny Loggins - Kim Wylde - Kiss - Lita Ford - Lindsey Buckingham -
Loverboy - Madonna - Men Without Hats - Metallica -
Michael Jackson - Michael Sembello - Motley Crue - Night Ranger -
Nina - Pat Benatar - Poison - Prince - Queen - Quiet Riot -
Ratt - Rick Springfield - Run DMC - Salt n Pepa - Scandal -
Scorpions - Simple Minds - Soft Cell - The Bangles -
The Buggles - The Outfield - The Ramones -
Tom Petty - Tommy Tutone - Tone Loc - Van Halen
Whitesnake - Whitney Houston